Overall Winner
ShareX
beats CleanShot X by 1 points
ShareX 🏆 79/100
CleanShot X 78/100
ShareX
Free
VS
CleanShot X
$29/yr
The verdict
ShareX scores 79/100 against CleanShot X's 78/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
ShareX
CleanShot X
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
ShareX
"Most feature-rich free screenshot tool for Windows power users"
Pros
Free open-source with extreme feature depth Screen capture recording OCR file upload ruler QR code Automated upload to 30+ destinations
CleanShot X
"The gold standard Mac screenshot tool with the most polished UX"
Pros
Best-in-class macOS UX and interface design Capture recording GIF scrolling and OCR in one app Floating window UI is uniquely elegant
Pricing & value
| Metric | ShareX | CleanShot X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | ShareX |
| Starting price | Free | $29/yr | ShareX |
Our pick